Join Tom Silverstein starting at 6:30 p.m. CDT for updates, analysis and discussion as the Packers play the Raiders in an exhibition in Winnipeg.

Hey everyone, I just wanted to provide you an update on what's going on with the field. I am not there, but Jim Owczarski has been feeding me updates.

by Tom Silverstein8/22/2019 10:51:17 PM

IG Field is configured for the CFL and so the goal posts had to be moved to accommodate NFL field dimensions. The concrete footings where the goal posts are located are covered with patches of Field Turf. However, GM Brian Gutekunst and various staff members found that the patches weren't secure and could be peeled upward, according to Jim. So, glue has been applied to the patches. It is supposed to take 30 minutes to dry. We're still an hour away from kickoff, so there's plenty of time for it to take.

by Tom Silverstein8/22/2019 10:56:33 PM

I've just been told that as of right now, no one there has indicated the game won't be played. The players are going through warm-ups as they normally would.

by Tom Silverstein8/22/2019 10:58:13 PM

Just to reiterate, the only issues are two several-feet wide patches in the middle of each end zone. The rest of the field is fine.

by Tom Silverstein8/22/2019 11:00:18 PM

I've been told there's a chance they won't play the entire 100 yards, maybe shorten the field to 80 yards, but there is nothing official.

by Tom Silverstein8/22/2019 11:11:45 PM

Rodgers has come out in full pads for warm-ups, but there still hasn't been an announcement about who's playing.

by Tom Silverstein8/22/2019 11:13:14 PM

Even though Rodgers is on the field during warm-ups, it doesn't mean he's playing. We'll have to wait and see. He might just be going through typical game prep just to get some work in.

by Tom Silverstein8/22/2019 11:21:16 PM

Hello everyone, it's time to get this thing started... I'm talking about the blog, of course.

by Tom Silverstein8/22/2019 11:29:48 PM

We're still awaiting word on how this game will be played and who will be playing.

by Tom Silverstein8/22/2019 11:30:15 PM

*Played on an 80-yard field - that would be an all-time asterisk. It's time to get Cliff Cristl on the horn for some old Packers camp stories.

by Dan V. 8/22/2019 11:30:40 PM

SILVERSTEIN RULES!

by PackerBacker508/22/2019 11:30:43 PM

Without Tom at the game, this is not a REAL blog... sort of like the pre-season, its not REAL football.

by Eric in California8/22/2019 11:30:45 PM

What a mess with the field!

by Pierre in Calgary8/22/2019 11:30:48 PM

Can’t understand why these conditions aren’t check ahead of time by the NFL.

by Go pack8/22/2019 11:31:14 PM

After the HOF game fiasco a couple years ago... how does a field issue like this happen again???

by KnoxPacker8/22/2019 11:31:24 PM

I'm not sure. It's pretty ridiculous.

by Tom Silverstein8/22/2019 11:31:38 PM

Tom

You talk about the NFL having egg all over there face this playing field is it

The question is will anyone be held accountable

If I where these teams I would tell the NFL and Goodell to take a hike

by Mike8/22/2019 11:32:14 PM

No, no one will. This was a money grab. The promoter offered guaranteed money to play the game here and they took it. Remember, it was originally moved because the Raiders had a conflict with the A's. But it could have been moved to Lambeau.

by Tom Silverstein8/22/2019 11:33:32 PM

The NFL is more interested in revenue and promoting the game they forget about the field conditions

by Go pack8/22/2019 11:33:36 PM

Hello, blog. Hello, Tom!

by ReinerOlivia8/22/2019 11:33:37 PM

Hi Olivia!

by Tom Silverstein8/22/2019 11:33:41 PM

The answer is money. NFL wants to expand brand. They look for venues where NFL is not played. Compromises are made. Sad.

by Dave8/22/2019 11:33:44 PM

Or some NFL intern scheduled this game and just asssumed a CFL field would be fine.

by Dave8/22/2019 11:34:18 PM

there's no excuse for this situation

by packeryaker8/22/2019 11:34:23 PM

Hey Tom, these players used to play on dirt and gravel fields as kids. I'm thinking they are a little too pampered as adults

by Old Man8/22/2019 11:34:28 PM

I'm sure there's a bunch of guys who played at the Vet in Philadelphia who are thinking this is a pretty good looking field.

by Tom Silverstein8/22/2019 11:34:52 PM

SILVERSTEIN RULES AND IS THE GLUE OF THE BLOG

by Dan V. 8/22/2019 11:34:56 PM

Two games in three years lost to poor field conditions. I demand a compensatory pick!

by TheKittridge8/22/2019 11:34:58 PM

Their endzones are 20 yards long why can't we just leave the world's largest unprotected border alone and stick to baseball as the shared sport

by Dan V. 8/22/2019 11:35:06 PM

The league has embarrassed itself with this game. I'm placing a decent sidebet on cancellation. If there are Canadian connectivity blog issues I will be writing the State Dept.

by Dan V. 8/22/2019 11:35:14 PM

Might as well play a flag game

by Go pack8/22/2019 11:35:22 PM

Agree wit old man

by Babyqb8/22/2019 11:35:24 PM

Thanks NFL. They waste time on stupid things and fail To check on the important things

by PackerBacker508/22/2019 11:35:27 PM

Tom, one thing for sure, Rogers has got to shave that stash...it looks really bad!

by PackerSteve8/22/2019 11:35:31 PM

Agreed.

by Tom Silverstein8/22/2019 11:35:34 PM

My question is how many wide receivers do they keep for the 53 man roster?

by Kimberly8/22/2019 11:35:52 PM

I would guess 6 or 7, but a lot depends on injuries in the next two weeks and how the rest of the roster breaks down.

by Tom Silverstein8/22/2019 11:36:15 PM

Hey Tom, with Oren Burks out for an extended amount of time, does this give Josh Jones a better chance to make the team as a hybrid?